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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 303.62 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 303.62 and 99.65 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 303.62 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/303.62 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 303.62 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 30,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,254.21/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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