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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.93, 304.26 and 100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.93, 304.26 and 100.24 is: 150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.93 : 304.26 = 100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.93/304.26 = 100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.93x = 304.26 × 100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.93x = 30,499.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,499.02/202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.29

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