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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.14, 457.72 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.14, 457.72 and 99.71 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.14 : 457.72 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.14/457.72 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.14x = 457.72 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.14x = 45,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,636.72/305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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