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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.95, 458.95 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.95, 458.95 and 123.35 is: 185.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.95 : 458.95 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.95/458.95 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.95x = 458.95 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.95x = 56,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,608.76/305.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.02

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