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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 301.59 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 301.59 and 98.31 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 301.59 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/301.59 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 301.59 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 29,649.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,649.31/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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