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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.94, 457.42 and 99.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.94, 457.42 and 99.51 is: 149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.94 : 457.42 = 99.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.94/457.42 = 99.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.94x = 457.42 × 99.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.94x = 45,517.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,517.86/304.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.27

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