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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.19, 303.17 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.19, 303.17 and 99.25 is: 148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.19 : 303.17 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.19/303.17 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.19x = 303.17 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.19x = 30,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,088.37/202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.82

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