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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.64, 464.18 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.64, 464.18 and 124.44 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.64 : 464.18 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.64/464.18 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.64x = 464.18 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.64x = 57,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,762.56/309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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