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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.71, 458.19 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.71, 458.19 and 123.01 is: 184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.71 : 458.19 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.71/458.19 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.71x = 458.19 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.71x = 56,361.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,361.95/305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.36

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