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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.81, 459.86 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.81, 459.86 and 123.99 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.81 : 459.86 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.81/459.86 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.81x = 459.86 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.81x = 57,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,018.04/306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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