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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 460.55 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 460.55 and 124.43 is: 186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 460.55 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/460.55 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 460.55 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 57,307.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,307.70/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.65

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