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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.05, 457.11 and 122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.05, 457.11 and 122.37 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.05 : 457.11 = 122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.05/457.11 = 122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.05x = 457.11 × 122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.05x = 55,936.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,936.55/305.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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