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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 304.22 and 100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 304.22 and 100.19 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 304.22 = 100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/304.22 = 100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 304.22 × 100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 30,479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,479.80/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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