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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.47, 301.80 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.47, 301.80 and 98.45 is: 147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.47 : 301.80 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.47/301.80 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.47x = 301.80 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.47x = 29,710.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,710.21/201.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.47

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