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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.83, 304.26 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.83, 304.26 and 100.20 is: 150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.83 : 304.26 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.83/304.26 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.83x = 304.26 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.83x = 30,486.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,486.35/202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.30

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