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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.96, 458.62 and 123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.96, 458.62 and 123.28 is: 184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.96 : 458.62 = 123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.96/458.62 = 123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.96x = 458.62 × 123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.96x = 56,538.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,538.67/305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.79

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