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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.31, 461.03 and 124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.31, 461.03 and 124.65 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.31 : 461.03 = 124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.31/461.03 = 124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.31x = 461.03 × 124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.31x = 57,466.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,466.77/307.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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