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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.81, 302.60 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.81, 302.60 and 98.87 is: 148.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.81 : 302.60 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.81/302.60 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.81x = 302.60 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.81x = 29,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,919.07/201.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.25

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