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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.11, 456.18 and 121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.11, 456.18 and 121.40 is: 182.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.11 : 456.18 = 121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.11/456.18 = 121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.11x = 456.18 × 121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.11x = 55,380.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,380.94/304.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.11

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