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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 460.38 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 460.38 and 124.35 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 460.38 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/460.38 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 460.38 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 57,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,248.25/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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