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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 302.64 and 99.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 302.64 and 99.19 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 302.64 = 99.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/302.64 = 99.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 302.64 × 99.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 30,018.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,018.86/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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