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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.13, 459.32 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.13, 459.32 and 123.68 is: 185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.13 : 459.32 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.13/459.32 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.13x = 459.32 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.13x = 56,808.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,808.70/306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.57

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