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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.77, 460.52 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.77, 460.52 and 124.31 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.77 : 460.52 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.77/460.52 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.77x = 460.52 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.77x = 57,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,246.62/306.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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