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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.04, 458.89 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.04, 458.89 and 100.55 is: 150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.04 : 458.89 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.04/458.89 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.04x = 458.89 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.04x = 46,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,140.89/306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.77

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