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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.24, 462.48 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.24, 462.48 and 125.70 is: 188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.24 : 462.48 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.24/462.48 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.24x = 462.48 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.24x = 58,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,133.74/308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.60

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