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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.22, 304.81 and 100.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.22, 304.81 and 100.45 is: 150.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.22 : 304.81 = 100.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.22/304.81 = 100.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.22x = 304.81 × 100.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.22x = 30,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,618.16/203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.67

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