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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 303.73 and 99.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 303.73 and 99.94 is: 149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 303.73 = 99.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/303.73 = 99.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 303.73 × 99.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 30,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,354.78/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.77

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