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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 304.18 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 304.18 and 100.04 is: 150.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 304.18 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/304.18 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 304.18 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 30,430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,430.17/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.12

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