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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.18, 465.46 and 125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.18, 465.46 and 125.17 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.18 : 465.46 = 125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.18/465.46 = 125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.18x = 465.46 × 125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.18x = 58,262.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,262.17/310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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