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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 304.77 and 100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 304.77 and 100.60 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 304.77 = 100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/304.77 = 100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 304.77 × 100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 30,660.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,660.05/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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