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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 459.83 and 123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 459.83 and 123.98 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 459.83 = 123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/459.83 = 123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 459.83 × 123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 57,009.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,009.62/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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