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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 303.48 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 303.48 and 99.56 is: 149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 303.48 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/303.48 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 303.48 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 30,214.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,214.47/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.40

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