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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.84, 458.72 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.84, 458.72 and 123.09 is: 184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.84 : 458.72 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.84/458.72 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.84x = 458.72 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.84x = 56,463.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,463.23/305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.62

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