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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 461.08 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 461.08 and 124.76 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 461.08 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/461.08 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 461.08 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 57,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,525.65/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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