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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.27, 457.95 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.27, 457.95 and 122.61 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.27 : 457.95 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.27/457.95 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.27x = 457.95 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.27x = 56,151.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,151.43/305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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