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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.77, 302.42 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.77, 302.42 and 98.90 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.77 : 302.42 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.77/302.42 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.77x = 302.42 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.77x = 29,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,907.33/201.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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