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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.85, 460.20 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.85, 460.20 and 124.19 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.85 : 460.20 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.85/460.20 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.85x = 460.20 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.85x = 57,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,152.24/306.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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