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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.06, 459.29 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.06, 459.29 and 123.42 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.06 : 459.29 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.06/459.29 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.06x = 459.29 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.06x = 56,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,684.95/306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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