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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.56, 462.50 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.56, 462.50 and 125.74 is: 188.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.56 : 462.50 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.56/462.50 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.56x = 462.50 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.56x = 58,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,154.44/308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.47

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