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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 459.21 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 459.21 and 123.53 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 459.21 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/459.21 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 459.21 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 56,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,726.21/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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