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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202, 303.09 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202, 303.09 and 99.27 is: 148.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202 : 303.09 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202/303.09 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202x = 303.09 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202x = 30,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,087.74/202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.95

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