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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.89, 461.64 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.89, 461.64 and 122.70 is: 183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.89 : 461.64 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.89/461.64 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.89x = 461.64 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.89x = 56,643.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,643.23/307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.97

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