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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 457.54 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 457.54 and 122.57 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 457.54 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/457.54 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 457.54 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 56,080.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,080.68/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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