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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 304.33 and 100.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 304.33 and 100.15 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 304.33 = 100.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/304.33 = 100.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 304.33 × 100.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 30,478.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,478.65/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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