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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 303.60 and 99.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 303.60 and 99.80 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 303.60 = 99.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/303.60 = 99.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 303.60 × 99.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 30,299.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,299.28/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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