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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.21, 461.97 and 125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.21, 461.97 and 125.51 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.21 : 461.97 = 125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.21/461.97 = 125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.21x = 461.97 × 125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.21x = 57,979.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,979.54/308.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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