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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.75, 456.96 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.75, 456.96 and 122.10 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.75 : 456.96 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.75/456.96 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.75x = 456.96 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.75x = 55,794.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,794.82/304.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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