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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.47, 457.91 and 99.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.47, 457.91 and 99.89 is: 149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.47 : 457.91 = 99.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.47/457.91 = 99.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.47x = 457.91 × 99.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.47x = 45,742.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,742.02/305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.74

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