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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.69, 463.02 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.69, 463.02 and 125.96 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.69 : 463.02 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.69/463.02 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.69x = 463.02 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.69x = 58,322.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,322.00/308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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