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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 303.09 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 303.09 and 99.28 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 303.09 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/303.09 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 303.09 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 30,090.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,090.78/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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