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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.62, 459.94 and 124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.62, 459.94 and 124.01 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.62 : 459.94 = 124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.62/459.94 = 124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.62x = 459.94 × 124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.62x = 57,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,034.55/306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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