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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.16, 457.62 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.16, 457.62 and 122.52 is: 183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.16 : 457.62 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.16/457.62 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.16x = 457.62 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.16x = 56,067.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,067.60/305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.73

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