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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.41, 462.74 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.41, 462.74 and 125.79 is: 188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.41 : 462.74 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.41/462.74 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.41x = 462.74 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.41x = 58,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,208.06/308.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.74

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