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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 302.13 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 302.13 and 98.82 is: 148.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 302.13 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/302.13 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 302.13 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 29,856.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,856.49/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.05

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