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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.08, 457.67 and 122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.08, 457.67 and 122.47 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.08 : 457.67 = 122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.08/457.67 = 122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.08x = 457.67 × 122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.08x = 56,050.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,050.01/305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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