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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.78, 460.08 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.78, 460.08 and 124.22 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.78 : 460.08 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.78/460.08 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.78x = 460.08 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.78x = 57,148.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,148.84/306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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