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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 460.90 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 460.90 and 124.60 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 460.90 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/460.90 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 460.90 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 57,428.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,428.14/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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