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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.92, 459.10 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.92, 459.10 and 123.48 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.92 : 459.10 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.92/459.10 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.92x = 459.10 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.92x = 56,689.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,689.67/305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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