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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.32, 304.59 and 100.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.32, 304.59 and 100.47 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.32 : 304.59 = 100.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.32/304.59 = 100.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.32x = 304.59 × 100.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.32x = 30,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,600.26/203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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