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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.10, 460.68 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.10, 460.68 and 124.52 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.10 : 460.68 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.10/460.68 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.10x = 460.68 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.10x = 57,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,361.57/307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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