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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 461.16 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 461.16 and 124.92 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 461.16 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/461.16 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 461.16 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 57,608.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,608.11/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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