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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.46, 459.78 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.46, 459.78 and 123.96 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.46 : 459.78 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.46/459.78 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.46x = 459.78 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.46x = 56,994.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,994.33/306.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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