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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.21, 462.29 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.21, 462.29 and 125.55 is: 188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.21 : 462.29 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.21/462.29 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.21x = 462.29 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.21x = 58,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,039.88/308.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.32

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