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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.29, 461.19 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.29, 461.19 and 124.68 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.29 : 461.19 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.29/461.19 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.29x = 461.19 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.29x = 57,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,501.17/307.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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