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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.82, 301.37 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.82, 301.37 and 98.08 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.82 : 301.37 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.82/301.37 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.82x = 301.37 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.82x = 29,558.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,558.37/200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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