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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 303.95 and 99.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 303.95 and 99.95 is: 149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 303.95 = 99.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/303.95 = 99.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 303.95 × 99.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 30,377.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,377.78/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.87

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