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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.96, 458.83 and 120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.96, 458.83 and 120.82 is: 181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.96 : 458.83 = 120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.96/458.83 = 120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.96x = 458.83 × 120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.96x = 55,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,435.84/305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.19

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