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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.03, 459.05 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.03, 459.05 and 123.42 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.03 : 459.05 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.03/459.05 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.03x = 459.05 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.03x = 56,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,657.06/306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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