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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.74, 301.14 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.74, 301.14 and 98.08 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.74 : 301.14 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.74/301.14 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.74x = 301.14 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.74x = 29,535.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,535.81/200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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