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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.90, 304.23 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.90, 304.23 and 100.35 is: 150.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.90 : 304.23 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.90/304.23 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.90x = 304.23 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.90x = 30,529.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,529.48/202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.47

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