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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.73, 302.73 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.73, 302.73 and 99.06 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.73 : 302.73 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.73/302.73 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.73x = 302.73 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.73x = 29,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,988.43/201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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