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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.63, 459.84 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.63, 459.84 and 124.09 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.63 : 459.84 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.63/459.84 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.63x = 459.84 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.63x = 57,061.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,061.55/306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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