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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.60, 462.98 and 123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.60, 462.98 and 123.51 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.60 : 462.98 = 123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.60/462.98 = 123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.60x = 462.98 × 123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.60x = 57,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,182.66/308.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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