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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.04, 459.15 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.04, 459.15 and 123.39 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.04 : 459.15 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.04/459.15 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.04x = 459.15 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.04x = 56,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,656.24/306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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