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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.21, 304.74 and 100.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.21, 304.74 and 100.39 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.21 : 304.74 = 100.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.21/304.74 = 100.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.21x = 304.74 × 100.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.21x = 30,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,592.38/203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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