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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.18, 457.61 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.18, 457.61 and 99.73 is: 149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.18 : 457.61 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.18/457.61 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.18x = 457.61 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.18x = 45,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,635.16/305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.54

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