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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 460.04 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 460.04 and 124.12 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 460.04 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/460.04 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 460.04 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 57,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,100.16/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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