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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.39, 303.39 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.39, 303.39 and 99.62 is: 149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.39 : 303.39 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.39/303.39 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.39x = 303.39 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.39x = 30,223.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,223.71/202.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.33

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