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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.27, 303.45 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.27, 303.45 and 99.53 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.27 : 303.45 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.27/303.45 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.27x = 303.45 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.27x = 30,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,201.63/202.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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