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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.77, 459.75 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.77, 459.75 and 123.95 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.77 : 459.75 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.77/459.75 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.77x = 459.75 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.77x = 56,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,983.09/306.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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