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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.37, 458.13 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.37, 458.13 and 122.79 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.37 : 458.13 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.37/458.13 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.37x = 458.13 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.37x = 56,253.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,253.78/305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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