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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.51, 462.81 and 125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.51, 462.81 and 125.89 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.51 : 462.81 = 125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.51/462.81 = 125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.51x = 462.81 × 125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.51x = 58,262.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,262.47/308.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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