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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.18, 457.80 and 99.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.18, 457.80 and 99.75 is: 149.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.18 : 457.80 = 99.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.18/457.80 = 99.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.18x = 457.80 × 99.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.18x = 45,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,666.98/305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.64

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