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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.19, 459.74 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.19, 459.74 and 123.94 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.19 : 459.74 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.19/459.74 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.19x = 459.74 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.19x = 56,980.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,980.18/306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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