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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 460.86 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 460.86 and 124.95 is: 187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 460.86 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/460.86 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 460.86 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 57,584.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,584.46/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.30

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