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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.09, 301.68 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.09, 301.68 and 98.37 is: 147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.09 : 301.68 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.09/301.68 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.09x = 301.68 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.09x = 29,676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,676.26/201.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.58

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