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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 303.19 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 303.19 and 99.33 is: 148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 303.19 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/303.19 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 303.19 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 30,115.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,115.04/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.87

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