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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.77, 460.22 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.77, 460.22 and 124.29 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.77 : 460.22 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.77/460.22 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.77x = 460.22 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.77x = 57,198.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,198.44/306.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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