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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.97, 459.02 and 100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.97, 459.02 and 100.53 is: 150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.97 : 459.02 = 100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.97/459.02 = 100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.97x = 459.02 × 100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.97x = 46,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,145.28/305.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.82

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