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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 301.32 and 98.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 301.32 and 98.29 is: 147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 301.32 = 98.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/301.32 = 98.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 301.32 × 98.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 29,616.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,616.74/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.41

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