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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.50, 465.78 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.50, 465.78 and 125.46 is: 188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.50 : 465.78 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.50/465.78 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.50x = 465.78 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.50x = 58,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,436.83/310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.20

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