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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.39, 301.98 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.39, 301.98 and 98.53 is: 147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.39 : 301.98 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.39/301.98 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.39x = 301.98 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.39x = 29,753.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,753.57/201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.74

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