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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.18, 457.77 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.18, 457.77 and 99.77 is: 149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.18 : 457.77 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.18/457.77 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.18x = 457.77 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.18x = 45,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,671.71/305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.66

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