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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.14, 301.67 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.14, 301.67 and 98.40 is: 147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.14 : 301.67 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.14/301.67 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.14x = 301.67 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.14x = 29,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,683.84/201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.58

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