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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.27, 461.94 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.27, 461.94 and 125.62 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.27 : 461.94 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.27/461.94 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.27x = 461.94 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.27x = 58,027.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,027.28/308.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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