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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 304.13 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 304.13 and 99.92 is: 149.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 304.13 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/304.13 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 304.13 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 30,388.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,388.67/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.93

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