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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.74, 459.80 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.74, 459.80 and 123.94 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.74 : 459.80 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.74/459.80 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.74x = 459.80 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.74x = 56,987.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,987.61/306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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