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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.11, 459.38 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.11, 459.38 and 123.55 is: 185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.11 : 459.38 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.11/459.38 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.11x = 459.38 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.11x = 56,756.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,756.40/306.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.41

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