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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.47, 456.87 and 121.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.47, 456.87 and 121.87 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.47 : 456.87 = 121.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.47/456.87 = 121.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.47x = 456.87 × 121.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.47x = 55,678.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,678.75/304.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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