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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.43, 461.01 and 124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.43, 461.01 and 124.82 is: 187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.43 : 461.01 = 124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.43/461.01 = 124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.43x = 461.01 × 124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.43x = 57,543.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,543.27/307.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.18

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