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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.81, 460.37 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.81, 460.37 and 124.23 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.81 : 460.37 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.81/460.37 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.81x = 460.37 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.81x = 57,191.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,191.14/306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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