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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.74, 460.06 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.74, 460.06 and 124.09 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.74 : 460.06 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.74/460.06 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.74x = 460.06 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.74x = 57,088.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,088.85/306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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