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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 466.34 and 125.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 466.34 and 125.81 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 466.34 = 125.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/466.34 = 125.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 466.34 × 125.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 58,670.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,670.77/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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