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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 302.20 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 302.20 and 98.65 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 302.20 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/302.20 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 302.20 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 29,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,812.03/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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