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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.13, 301.71 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.13, 301.71 and 98.50 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.13 : 301.71 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.13/301.71 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.13x = 301.71 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.13x = 29,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,718.06/201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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