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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.87, 301.33 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.87, 301.33 and 98.07 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.87 : 301.33 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.87/301.33 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.87x = 301.33 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.87x = 29,551.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,551.56/200.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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