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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.15, 304.72 and 100.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.15, 304.72 and 100.37 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.15 : 304.72 = 100.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.15/304.72 = 100.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.15x = 304.72 × 100.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.15x = 30,585.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,585.26/203.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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