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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.56, 459.98 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.56, 459.98 and 124.07 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.56 : 459.98 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.56/459.98 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.56x = 459.98 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.56x = 57,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,066.80/306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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