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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.19, 303.31 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.19, 303.31 and 99.48 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.19 : 303.31 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.19/303.31 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.19x = 303.31 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.19x = 30,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,171.70/202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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