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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 301.68 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 301.68 and 98.46 is: 147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 301.68 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/301.68 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 301.68 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 29,703.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,703.41/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.47

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