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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.91, 302.87 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.91, 302.87 and 99.18 is: 148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.91 : 302.87 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.91/302.87 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.91x = 302.87 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.91x = 30,038.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,038.65/201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.77

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