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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 301.46 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 301.46 and 98.33 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 301.46 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/301.46 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 301.46 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 29,642.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,642.56/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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