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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 304.16 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 304.16 and 100.20 is: 150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 304.16 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/304.16 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 304.16 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 30,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,476.83/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.23

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