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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 460.87 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 460.87 and 124.69 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 460.87 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/460.87 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 460.87 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 57,465.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,465.88/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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