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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 460.53 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 460.53 and 124.49 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 460.53 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/460.53 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 460.53 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 57,329.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,329.08/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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