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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.03, 458.86 and 97.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.03, 458.86 and 97.75 is: 146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.03 : 458.86 = 97.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.03/458.86 = 97.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.03x = 458.86 × 97.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.03x = 44,853.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,853.57/306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.57

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