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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 302.40 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 302.40 and 98.96 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 302.40 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/302.40 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 302.40 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 29,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,925.50/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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