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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.53, 459.94 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.53, 459.94 and 124.28 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.53 : 459.94 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.53/459.94 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.53x = 459.94 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.53x = 57,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,161.34/306.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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