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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.61, 457.13 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.61, 457.13 and 122.05 is: 183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.61 : 457.13 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.61/457.13 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.61x = 457.13 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.61x = 55,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,792.72/304.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.16

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