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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.85, 303.98 and 100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.85, 303.98 and 100.01 is: 149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.85 : 303.98 = 100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.85/303.98 = 100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.85x = 303.98 × 100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.85x = 30,400.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,400.73/202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.86

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