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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.47, 458.41 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.47, 458.41 and 122.87 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.47 : 458.41 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.47/458.41 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.47x = 458.41 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.47x = 56,323.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,323.33/305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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