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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 301.57 and 98.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 301.57 and 98.43 is: 147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 301.57 = 98.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/301.57 = 98.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 301.57 × 98.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 29,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,684.41/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.47

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