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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.31, 458.19 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.31, 458.19 and 122.72 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.31 : 458.19 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.31/458.19 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.31x = 458.19 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.31x = 56,226.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,226.79/305.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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