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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.35, 457.93 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.35, 457.93 and 99.93 is: 149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.35 : 457.93 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.35/457.93 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.35x = 457.93 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.35x = 45,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,758.66/305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.86

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