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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.68, 462.90 and 125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.68, 462.90 and 125.97 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.68 : 462.90 = 125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.68/462.90 = 125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.68x = 462.90 × 125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.68x = 58,311.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,311.51/308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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