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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.55, 457.04 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.55, 457.04 and 121.99 is: 183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.55 : 457.04 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.55/457.04 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.55x = 457.04 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.55x = 55,751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,751.41/304.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.06

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