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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.15, 457.95 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.15, 457.95 and 120.08 is: 180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.15 : 457.95 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.15/457.95 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.15x = 457.95 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.15x = 54,990.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,990.64/305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.21

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