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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.99, 458.82 and 100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.99, 458.82 and 100.53 is: 150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.99 : 458.82 = 100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.99/458.82 = 100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.99x = 458.82 × 100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.99x = 46,125.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,125.17/305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.74

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