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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.46, 457.96 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.46, 457.96 and 99.90 is: 149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.46 : 457.96 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.46/457.96 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.46x = 457.96 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.46x = 45,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,750.20/305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.77

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