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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 459.97 and 124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 459.97 and 124.21 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 459.97 = 124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/459.97 = 124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 459.97 × 124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 57,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,132.87/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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