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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.45, 462.74 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.45, 462.74 and 125.88 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.45 : 462.74 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.45/462.74 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.45x = 462.74 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.45x = 58,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,249.08/308.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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