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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.10, 457.70 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.10, 457.70 and 99.62 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.10 : 457.70 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.10/457.70 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.10x = 457.70 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.10x = 45,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,597.22/305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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