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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 304.32 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 304.32 and 100.08 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 304.32 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/304.32 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 304.32 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 30,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,456.35/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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