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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.18, 460.75 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.18, 460.75 and 124.52 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.18 : 460.75 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.18/460.75 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.18x = 460.75 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.18x = 57,374.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,374.47/307.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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