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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.37, 460.89 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.37, 460.89 and 124.71 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.37 : 460.89 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.37/460.89 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.37x = 460.89 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.37x = 57,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,477.59/307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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