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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 462.27 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 462.27 and 125.73 is: 188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 462.27 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/462.27 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 462.27 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 58,121.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,121.21/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.46

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