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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.21, 304.59 and 100.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.21, 304.59 and 100.27 is: 150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.21 : 304.59 = 100.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.21/304.59 = 100.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.21x = 304.59 × 100.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.21x = 30,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,542.00/203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.30

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