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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.85, 458.88 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.85, 458.88 and 123.30 is: 184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.85 : 458.88 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.85/458.88 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.85x = 458.88 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.85x = 56,579.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,579.90/305.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.99

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