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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 304.47 and 100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 304.47 and 100.32 is: 150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 304.47 = 100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/304.47 = 100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 304.47 × 100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 30,544.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,544.43/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.52

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