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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.26, 457.89 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.26, 457.89 and 122.63 is: 183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.26 : 457.89 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.26/457.89 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.26x = 457.89 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.26x = 56,151.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,151.05/305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.95

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