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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.75, 460.23 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.75, 460.23 and 124.11 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.75 : 460.23 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.75/460.23 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.75x = 460.23 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.75x = 57,119.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,119.15/306.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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