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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.51, 460.22 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.51, 460.22 and 124.26 is: 186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.51 : 460.22 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.51/460.22 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.51x = 460.22 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.51x = 57,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,188.35/306.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.58

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