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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.29, 459.59 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.29, 459.59 and 123.81 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.29 : 459.59 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.29/459.59 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.29x = 459.59 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.29x = 56,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,901.22/306.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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