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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.63, 461.34 and 124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.63, 461.34 and 124.99 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.63 : 461.34 = 124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.63/461.34 = 124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.63x = 461.34 × 124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.63x = 57,662.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,662.89/307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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