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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.58, 462.87 and 125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.58, 462.87 and 125.99 is: 188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.58 : 462.87 = 125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.58/462.87 = 125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.58x = 462.87 × 125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.58x = 58,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,314.05/308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.98

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