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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.91, 460.41 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.91, 460.41 and 124.35 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.91 : 460.41 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.91/460.41 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.91x = 460.41 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.91x = 57,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,251.98/306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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