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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 460.68 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 460.68 and 124.72 is: 187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 460.68 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/460.68 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 460.68 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 57,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,456.01/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.01

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