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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.35, 458.01 and 99.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.35, 458.01 and 99.89 is: 149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.35 : 458.01 = 99.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.35/458.01 = 99.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.35x = 458.01 × 99.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.35x = 45,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,749.67/305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.83

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