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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.72, 458.58 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.72, 458.58 and 123.20 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.72 : 458.58 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.72/458.58 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.72x = 458.58 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.72x = 56,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,497.06/305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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