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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 302.12 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 302.12 and 98.64 is: 148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 302.12 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/302.12 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 302.12 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 29,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,801.70/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.06

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