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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.13, 457.38 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.13, 457.38 and 119.97 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.13 : 457.38 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.13/457.38 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.13x = 457.38 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.13x = 54,871.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,871.88/305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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