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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 459.73 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 459.73 and 124.19 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 459.73 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/459.73 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 459.73 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 57,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,092.72/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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