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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.52, 459.50 and 123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.52, 459.50 and 123.79 is: 185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.52 : 459.50 = 123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.52/459.50 = 123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.52x = 459.50 × 123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.52x = 56,881.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,881.51/306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.57

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