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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.18, 457.71 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.18, 457.71 and 99.74 is: 149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.18 : 457.71 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.18/457.71 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.18x = 457.71 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.18x = 45,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,652.24/305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.59

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