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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.81, 462.86 and 125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.81, 462.86 and 125.99 is: 188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.81 : 462.86 = 125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.81/462.86 = 125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.81x = 462.86 × 125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.81x = 58,312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,312.79/308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.83

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