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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 302.92 and 99.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 302.92 and 99.23 is: 148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 302.92 = 99.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/302.92 = 99.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 302.92 × 99.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 30,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,056.99/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.73

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