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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.50, 458.26 and 77.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.50, 458.26 and 77.50 is: 116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.50 : 458.26 = 77.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.50/458.26 = 77.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.50x = 458.26 × 77.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.50x = 35,515.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,515.15/305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.25

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