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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.05, 477.08 and 125.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.05, 477.08 and 125.67 is: 188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.05 : 477.08 = 125.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.05/477.08 = 125.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.05x = 477.08 × 125.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.05x = 59,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,955.80/318.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.51

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