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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 301.19 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 301.19 and 98.18 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 301.19 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/301.19 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 301.19 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 29,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,569.97/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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