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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 303.09 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 303.09 and 99.38 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 303.09 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/303.09 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 303.09 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 30,119.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,119.57/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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