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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.67, 302.23 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.67, 302.23 and 98.94 is: 148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.67 : 302.23 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.67/302.23 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.67x = 302.23 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.67x = 29,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,902.64/201.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.28

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