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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 303.38 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 303.38 and 99.53 is: 149.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 303.38 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/303.38 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 303.38 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 30,195.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,195.41/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.29

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