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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.61, 302.48 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.61, 302.48 and 98.90 is: 148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.61 : 302.48 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.61/302.48 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.61x = 302.48 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.61x = 29,914.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,914.78/201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.38

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