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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 304.65 and 100.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 304.65 and 100.41 is: 150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 304.65 = 100.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/304.65 = 100.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 304.65 × 100.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 30,589.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,589.91/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.48

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