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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.62, 458.56 and 123.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.62, 458.56 and 123.37 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.62 : 458.56 = 123.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.62/458.56 = 123.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.62x = 458.56 × 123.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.62x = 56,570.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,570.35/305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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