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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.91, 460.24 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.91, 460.24 and 124.26 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.91 : 460.24 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.91/460.24 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.91x = 460.24 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.91x = 57,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,189.42/306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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