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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.45, 461.16 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.45, 461.16 and 124.97 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.45 : 461.16 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.45/461.16 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.45x = 461.16 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.45x = 57,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,630.16/307.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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