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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.46, 302.24 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.46, 302.24 and 98.79 is: 148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.46 : 302.24 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.46/302.24 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.46x = 302.24 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.46x = 29,858.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,858.29/201.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.21

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