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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.47, 462.30 and 125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.47, 462.30 and 125.77 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.47 : 462.30 = 125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.47/462.30 = 125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.47x = 462.30 × 125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.47x = 58,140.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,140.53/308.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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