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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.60, 456.95 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.60, 456.95 and 99.14 is: 148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.60 : 456.95 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.60/456.95 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.60x = 456.95 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.60x = 45,301.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,301.53/304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.73

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