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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.90, 466.35 and 125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.90, 466.35 and 125.89 is: 188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.90 : 466.35 = 125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.90/466.35 = 125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.90x = 466.35 × 125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.90x = 58,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,705.84/310.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.83

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