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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 458.57 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 458.57 and 123.27 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 458.57 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/458.57 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 458.57 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 56,527.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,527.31/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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