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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 300.95 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 300.95 and 98.30 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 300.95 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/300.95 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 300.95 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 29,582.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,582.89/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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