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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.37, 303.47 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.37, 303.47 and 99.69 is: 149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.37 : 303.47 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.37/303.47 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.37x = 303.47 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.37x = 30,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,253.17/202.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.49

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