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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.84, 457 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.84, 457 and 122.14 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.84 : 457 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.84/457 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.84x = 457 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.84x = 55,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,817.98/304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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