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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.21, 304.64 and 100.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.21, 304.64 and 100.45 is: 150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.21 : 304.64 = 100.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.21/304.64 = 100.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.21x = 304.64 × 100.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.21x = 30,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,599.56/203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.58

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