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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.44, 462.70 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.44, 462.70 and 125.84 is: 188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.44 : 462.70 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.44/462.70 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.44x = 462.70 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.44x = 58,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,224.17/308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.77

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