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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 301.56 and 98.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 301.56 and 98.19 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 301.56 = 98.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/301.56 = 98.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 301.56 × 98.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 29,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610.18/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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