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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.43, 459.66 and 123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.43, 459.66 and 123.82 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.43 : 459.66 = 123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.43/459.66 = 123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.43x = 459.66 × 123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.43x = 56,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,916.31/306.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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