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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 303.83 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 303.83 and 99.93 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 303.83 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/303.83 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 303.83 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 30,361.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,361.23/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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