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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.41, 462.71 and 125.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.41, 462.71 and 125.71 is: 188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.41 : 462.71 = 125.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.41/462.71 = 125.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.41x = 462.71 × 125.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.41x = 58,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,167.27/308.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.60

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