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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.39, 304.89 and 100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.39, 304.89 and 100.62 is: 150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.39 : 304.89 = 100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.39/304.89 = 100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.39x = 304.89 × 100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.39x = 30,678.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,678.03/203.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.83

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