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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 461.93 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 461.93 and 125.52 is: 188.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 461.93 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/461.93 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 461.93 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 57,978.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,978.52/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.11

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