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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 460.74 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 460.74 and 124.60 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 460.74 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/460.74 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 460.74 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 57,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,408.20/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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