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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.10, 457.75 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.10, 457.75 and 122.44 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.10 : 457.75 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.10/457.75 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.10x = 457.75 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.10x = 56,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,046.30/305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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