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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.02, 301.44 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.02, 301.44 and 96.83 is: 145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.02 : 301.44 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.02/301.44 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.02x = 301.44 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.02x = 29,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,188.44/201.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.20

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