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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.33, 457.79 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.33, 457.79 and 122.54 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.33 : 457.79 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.33/457.79 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.33x = 457.79 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.33x = 56,094.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,094.68/305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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