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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.91, 459.09 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.91, 459.09 and 123.21 is: 184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.91 : 459.09 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.91/459.09 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.91x = 459.09 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.91x = 56,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,564.48/305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.91

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