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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.12, 457.71 and 122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.12, 457.71 and 122.53 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.12 : 457.71 = 122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.12/457.71 = 122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.12x = 457.71 × 122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.12x = 56,081.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,081.60/305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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