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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.46, 461.39 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.46, 461.39 and 124.83 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.46 : 461.39 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.46/461.39 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.46x = 461.39 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.46x = 57,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,594.69/307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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