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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 459.14 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 459.14 and 123.60 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 459.14 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/459.14 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 459.14 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 56,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,749.70/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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