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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.18, 465.49 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.18, 465.49 and 125.07 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.18 : 465.49 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.18/465.49 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.18x = 465.49 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.18x = 58,218.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,218.83/310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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