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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.09, 456.13 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.09, 456.13 and 98.66 is: 147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.09 : 456.13 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.09/456.13 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.09x = 456.13 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.09x = 45,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,001.79/304.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.99

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