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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.45, 462.51 and 125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.45, 462.51 and 125.69 is: 188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.45 : 462.51 = 125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.45/462.51 = 125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.45x = 462.51 × 125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.45x = 58,130.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,130.57/308.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.46

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