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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.35, 303.12 and 99.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.35, 303.12 and 99.57 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.35 : 303.12 = 99.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.35/303.12 = 99.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.35x = 303.12 × 99.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.35x = 30,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,181.66/202.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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