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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.81, 460.24 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.81, 460.24 and 124.10 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.81 : 460.24 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.81/460.24 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.81x = 460.24 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.81x = 57,115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,115.96/306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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