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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.02, 460.38 and 124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.02, 460.38 and 124.27 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.02 : 460.38 = 124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.02/460.38 = 124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.02x = 460.38 × 124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.02x = 57,212.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,212.00/307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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