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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.20, 460.71 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.20, 460.71 and 124.56 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.20 : 460.71 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.20/460.71 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.20x = 460.71 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.20x = 57,386.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,386.04/307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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