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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.61, 460.01 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.61, 460.01 and 124.02 is: 186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.61 : 460.01 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.61/460.01 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.61x = 460.01 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.61x = 57,050.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,050.75/306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.07

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