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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.08, 459.26 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.08, 459.26 and 123.56 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.08 : 459.26 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.08/459.26 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.08x = 459.26 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.08x = 56,745.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,745.55/306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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