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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.19, 457.78 and 77.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.19, 457.78 and 77.19 is: 115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.19 : 457.78 = 77.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.19/457.78 = 77.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.19x = 457.78 × 77.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.19x = 35,336.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,336.04/305.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.78

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