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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.39, 457.78 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.39, 457.78 and 122.73 is: 183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.39 : 457.78 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.39/457.78 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.39x = 457.78 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.39x = 56,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,183.34/305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.97

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