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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.39, 301.89 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.39, 301.89 and 98.62 is: 147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.39 : 301.89 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.39/301.89 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.39x = 301.89 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.39x = 29,772.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,772.01/201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.84

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