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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.25, 457.89 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.25, 457.89 and 122.59 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.25 : 457.89 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.25/457.89 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.25x = 457.89 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.25x = 56,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,132.74/305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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