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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.83, 302.56 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.83, 302.56 and 99.16 is: 148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.83 : 302.56 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.83/302.56 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.83x = 302.56 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.83x = 30,000.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,000.85/201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.65

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