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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 304.81 and 100.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 304.81 and 100.48 is: 150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 304.81 = 100.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/304.81 = 100.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 304.81 × 100.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 30,627.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,627.31/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.73

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