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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.55, 462.71 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.55, 462.71 and 125.88 is: 188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.55 : 462.71 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.55/462.71 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.55x = 462.71 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.55x = 58,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,243.57/308.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.77

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