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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.42, 459.32 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.42, 459.32 and 123.72 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.42 : 459.32 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.42/459.32 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.42x = 459.32 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.42x = 56,826.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,826.45/306.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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