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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.50, 458.21 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.50, 458.21 and 122.90 is: 184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.50 : 458.21 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.50/458.21 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.50x = 458.21 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.50x = 56,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,314.01/305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.33

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