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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 303.90 and 100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 303.90 and 100.01 is: 150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 303.90 = 100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/303.90 = 100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 303.90 × 100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 30,392.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,392.28/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.01

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