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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.14, 457.80 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.14, 457.80 and 122.59 is: 183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.14 : 457.80 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.14/457.80 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.14x = 457.80 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.14x = 56,121.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,121.70/305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.92

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