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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 459.80 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 459.80 and 124 is: 185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 459.80 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/459.80 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 459.80 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 57,015.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,015.20/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.96

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