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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.27, 462.11 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.27, 462.11 and 125.48 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.27 : 462.11 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.27/462.11 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.27x = 462.11 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.27x = 57,986.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,986.09/308.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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