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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.83, 460.12 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.83, 460.12 and 124.18 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.83 : 460.12 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.83/460.12 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.83x = 460.12 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.83x = 57,136.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,136.55/306.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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