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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 477.44 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 477.44 and 125.88 is: 188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 477.44 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/477.44 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 477.44 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 60,100.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,100.15/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.92

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