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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 460.07 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 460.07 and 124.05 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 460.07 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/460.07 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 460.07 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 57,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,071.68/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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