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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.66, 459.98 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.66, 459.98 and 124.05 is: 186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.66 : 459.98 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.66/459.98 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.66x = 459.98 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.66x = 57,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,060.83/306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.07

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