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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 301.32 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 301.32 and 98.21 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 301.32 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/301.32 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 301.32 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 29,593.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,593.39/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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