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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.11, 460.82 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.11, 460.82 and 124.86 is: 187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.11 : 460.82 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.11/460.82 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.11x = 460.82 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.11x = 57,537.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,537.36/307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.35

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