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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.30, 457.94 and 122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.30, 457.94 and 122.69 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.30 : 457.94 = 122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.30/457.94 = 122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.30x = 457.94 × 122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.30x = 56,183.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,183.20/305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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