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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 460.38 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 460.38 and 124.52 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 460.38 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/460.38 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 460.38 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 57,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,326.52/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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