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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.79, 302.99 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.79, 302.99 and 99.43 is: 149.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.79 : 302.99 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.79/302.99 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.79x = 302.99 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.79x = 30,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,125.60/201.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.29

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