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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.30, 462.53 and 125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.30, 462.53 and 125.66 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.30 : 462.53 = 125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.30/462.53 = 125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.30x = 462.53 × 125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.30x = 58,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,119.52/308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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