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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.65, 456.99 and 99.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.65, 456.99 and 99.19 is: 148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.65 : 456.99 = 99.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.65/456.99 = 99.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.65x = 456.99 × 99.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.65x = 45,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,327.70/304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.79

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