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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.79, 458.61 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.79, 458.61 and 123.13 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.79 : 458.61 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.79/458.61 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.79x = 458.61 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.79x = 56,468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,468.65/305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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