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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.46, 462.71 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.46, 462.71 and 125.85 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.46 : 462.71 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.46/462.71 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.46x = 462.71 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.46x = 58,232.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,232.05/308.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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