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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 302.70 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 302.70 and 98.90 is: 148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 302.70 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/302.70 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 302.70 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 29,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,935.52/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.39

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