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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 301.41 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 301.41 and 98.13 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 301.41 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/301.41 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 301.41 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 29,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,577.36/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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