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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.71, 458.79 and 123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.71, 458.79 and 123.11 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.71 : 458.79 = 123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.71/458.79 = 123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.71x = 458.79 × 123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.71x = 56,479.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,479.57/305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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