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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.37, 462.36 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.37, 462.36 and 125.79 is: 188.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.37 : 462.36 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.37/462.36 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.37x = 462.36 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.37x = 58,160.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,160.26/308.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.61

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