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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.41, 458.18 and 99.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.41, 458.18 and 99.94 is: 149.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.41 : 458.18 = 99.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.41/458.18 = 99.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.41x = 458.18 × 99.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.41x = 45,790.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,790.51/305.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.93

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