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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 301.47 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 301.47 and 98.30 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 301.47 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/301.47 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 301.47 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 29,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,635.44/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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