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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.61, 458.36 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.61, 458.36 and 100.13 is: 150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.61 : 458.36 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.61/458.36 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.61x = 458.36 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.61x = 45,895.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,895.59/305.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.18

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