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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.74, 304.36 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.74, 304.36 and 100.13 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.74 : 304.36 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.74/304.36 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.74x = 304.36 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.74x = 30,474.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,474.05/202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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