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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.13, 302.70 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.13, 302.70 and 99.16 is: 148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.13 : 302.70 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.13/302.70 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.13x = 302.70 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.13x = 30,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,015.73/202.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.50

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