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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.89, 304.14 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.89, 304.14 and 100.13 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.89 : 304.14 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.89/304.14 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.89x = 304.14 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.89x = 30,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,452.02/202.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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