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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.26, 304.68 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.26, 304.68 and 100.55 is: 150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.26 : 304.68 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.26/304.68 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.26x = 304.68 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.26x = 30,635.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,635.57/203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.72

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