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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.03, 457.59 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.03, 457.59 and 99.53 is: 149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.03 : 457.59 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.03/457.59 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.03x = 457.59 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.03x = 45,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,541.64/305.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.30

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