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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 458.87 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 458.87 and 100.52 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 458.87 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/458.87 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 458.87 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 46,123.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,123.25/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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