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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.27, 459.77 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.27, 459.77 and 123.81 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.27 : 459.77 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.27/459.77 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.27x = 459.77 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.27x = 56,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,923.50/306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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