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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.10, 476.70 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.10, 476.70 and 125.50 is: 188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.10 : 476.70 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.10/476.70 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.10x = 476.70 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.10x = 59,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,825.85/318.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.07

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