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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.39, 461.26 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.39, 461.26 and 124.91 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.39 : 461.26 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.39/461.26 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.39x = 461.26 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.39x = 57,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,617.93/307.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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