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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 459.69 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 459.69 and 124.04 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 459.69 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/459.69 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 459.69 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 57,019.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,019.95/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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