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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 461.04 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 461.04 and 124.79 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 461.04 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/461.04 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 461.04 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 57,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,530.88/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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