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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.29, 460.81 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.29, 460.81 and 124.61 is: 186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.29 : 460.81 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.29/460.81 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.29x = 460.81 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.29x = 57,421.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,421.53/307.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.86

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