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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.49, 462.53 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.49, 462.53 and 125.94 is: 188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.49 : 462.53 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.49/462.53 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.49x = 462.53 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.49x = 58,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,251.34/308.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.83

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