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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 461.03 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 461.03 and 124.75 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 461.03 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/461.03 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 461.03 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 57,510.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,510.56/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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