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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 461.33 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 461.33 and 124.98 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 461.33 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/461.33 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 461.33 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 57,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,657.02/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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