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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.80, 461.36 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.80, 461.36 and 124.98 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.80 : 461.36 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.80/461.36 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.80x = 461.36 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.80x = 57,660.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,660.77/307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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