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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.87, 458.85 and 97.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.87, 458.85 and 97.57 is: 146.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.87 : 458.85 = 97.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.87/458.85 = 97.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.87x = 458.85 × 97.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.87x = 44,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,769.99/305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.37

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