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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.53, 459.52 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.53, 459.52 and 123.80 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.53 : 459.52 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.53/459.52 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.53x = 459.52 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.53x = 56,890.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,890.54/306.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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