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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.67, 460.14 and 121.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.67, 460.14 and 121.63 is: 182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.67 : 460.14 = 121.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.67/460.14 = 121.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.67x = 460.14 × 121.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.67x = 55,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,966.83/306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.50

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