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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.20, 457.73 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.20, 457.73 and 122.55 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.20 : 457.73 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.20/457.73 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.20x = 457.73 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.20x = 56,094.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,094.81/305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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