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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.98, 460.49 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.98, 460.49 and 124.35 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.98 : 460.49 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.98/460.49 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.98x = 460.49 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.98x = 57,261.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,261.31/306.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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