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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 301.53 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 301.53 and 98.31 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 301.53 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/301.53 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 301.53 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 29,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,643.41/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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