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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 303.95 and 100.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 303.95 and 100.14 is: 150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 303.95 = 100.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/303.95 = 100.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 303.95 × 100.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 30,436.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,436.66/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.20

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