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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.88, 460.04 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.88, 460.04 and 124.24 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.88 : 460.04 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.88/460.04 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.88x = 460.04 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.88x = 57,155.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,155.37/306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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