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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 303.11 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 303.11 and 99.28 is: 148.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 303.11 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/303.11 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 303.11 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 30,091.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,091.51/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.86

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