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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.31, 457.92 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.31, 457.92 and 99.88 is: 149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.31 : 457.92 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.31/457.92 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.31x = 457.92 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.31x = 45,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,738.06/305.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.81

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