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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.93, 303 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.93, 303 and 99.15 is: 148.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.93 : 303 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.93/303 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.93x = 303 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.93x = 30,042.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,042.45/201.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.78

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