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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.28, 459.37 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.28, 459.37 and 123.49 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.28 : 459.37 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.28/459.37 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.28x = 459.37 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.28x = 56,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,727.60/306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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