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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.41, 301.87 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.41, 301.87 and 98.45 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.41 : 301.87 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.41/301.87 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.41x = 301.87 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.41x = 29,719.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,719.10/201.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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