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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.42, 462.72 and 125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.42, 462.72 and 125.77 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.42 : 462.72 = 125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.42/462.72 = 125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.42x = 462.72 × 125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.42x = 58,193.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,193.98/308.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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