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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.59, 302.14 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.59, 302.14 and 99 is: 148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.59 : 302.14 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.59/302.14 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.59x = 302.14 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.59x = 29,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,911.86/201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.38

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