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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.60, 458.12 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.60, 458.12 and 122.96 is: 184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.60 : 458.12 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.60/458.12 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.60x = 458.12 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.60x = 56,330.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,330.44/305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.33

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