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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.93, 301.58 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.93, 301.58 and 98.33 is: 147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.93 : 301.58 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.93/301.58 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.93x = 301.58 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.93x = 29,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,652.36/200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.58

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