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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.05, 461.70 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.05, 461.70 and 122.81 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.05 : 461.70 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.05/461.70 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.05x = 461.70 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.05x = 56,699.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,699.07/308.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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