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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.34, 461.01 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.34, 461.01 and 124.70 is: 187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.34 : 461.01 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.34/461.01 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.34x = 461.01 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.34x = 57,485.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,485.64/307.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.05

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