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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.55, 459.82 and 123.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.55, 459.82 and 123.89 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.55 : 459.82 = 123.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.55/459.82 = 123.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.55x = 459.82 × 123.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.55x = 56,968.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,968.25/306.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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