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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.71, 459.96 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.71, 459.96 and 124.19 is: 186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.71 : 459.96 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.71/459.96 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.71x = 459.96 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.71x = 57,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,122.43/306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.24

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