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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 302.04 and 98.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 302.04 and 98.67 is: 148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 302.04 = 98.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/302.04 = 98.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 302.04 × 98.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 29,802.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,802.29/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.07

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