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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.76, 457.01 and 99.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.76, 457.01 and 99.26 is: 148.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.76 : 457.01 = 99.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.76/457.01 = 99.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.76x = 457.01 × 99.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.76x = 45,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,362.81/304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.85

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