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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 301.72 and 98.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 301.72 and 98.43 is: 147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 301.72 = 98.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/301.72 = 98.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 301.72 × 98.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 29,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,698.30/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.58

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