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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 461.07 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 461.07 and 124.74 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 461.07 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/461.07 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 461.07 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 57,513.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,513.87/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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