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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.43, 301.87 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.43, 301.87 and 98.40 is: 147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.43 : 301.87 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.43/301.87 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.43x = 301.87 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.43x = 29,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,703.52/201.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.47

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