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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 461.22 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 461.22 and 124.96 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 461.22 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/461.22 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 461.22 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 57,634.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,634.05/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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