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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.81, 458.73 and 100.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.81, 458.73 and 100.29 is: 150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.81 : 458.73 = 100.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.81/458.73 = 100.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.81x = 458.73 × 100.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.81x = 46,006.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,006.03/305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.44

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