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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.25, 457.94 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.25, 457.94 and 122.66 is: 184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.25 : 457.94 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.25/457.94 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.25x = 457.94 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.25x = 56,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,170.92/305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.02

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