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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.75, 461.71 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.75, 461.71 and 122.70 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.75 : 461.71 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.75/461.71 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.75x = 461.71 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.75x = 56,651.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,651.82/307.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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