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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.30, 458.02 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.30, 458.02 and 122.68 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.30 : 458.02 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.30/458.02 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.30x = 458.02 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.30x = 56,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,189.89/305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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