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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 460.28 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 460.28 and 124.16 is: 186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 460.28 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/460.28 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 460.28 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 57,147.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,147.67/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.37

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