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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 458.95 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 458.95 and 123.35 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 458.95 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/458.95 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 458.95 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 56,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,611.48/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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