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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.14, 459.05 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.14, 459.05 and 120.92 is: 181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.14 : 459.05 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.14/459.05 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.14x = 459.05 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.14x = 55,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,505.43/306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.31

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