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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 304.72 and 100.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 304.72 and 100.51 is: 150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 304.72 = 100.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/304.72 = 100.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 304.72 × 100.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 30,627.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,627.41/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.73

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