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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.02, 458.75 and 123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.02, 458.75 and 123.29 is: 184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.02 : 458.75 = 123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.02/458.75 = 123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.02x = 458.75 × 123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.02x = 56,558.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,558.56/306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.82

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