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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 304.62 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 304.62 and 100.58 is: 150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 304.62 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/304.62 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 304.62 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 30,638.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,638.68/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.66

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