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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.61, 302.36 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.61, 302.36 and 98.69 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.61 : 302.36 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.61/302.36 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.61x = 302.36 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.61x = 29,840.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,840.17/201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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