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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 460.82 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 460.82 and 124.61 is: 186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 460.82 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/460.82 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 460.82 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 57,420.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,420.79/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.82

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