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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.12, 460.66 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.12, 460.66 and 124.52 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.12 : 460.66 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.12/460.66 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.12x = 460.66 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.12x = 57,361.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,361.38/307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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