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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.13, 301.52 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.13, 301.52 and 98.36 is: 147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.13 : 301.52 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.13/301.52 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.13x = 301.52 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.13x = 29,659.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,659.07/201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.46

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