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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.94, 302.54 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.94, 302.54 and 99.22 is: 148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.94 : 302.54 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.94/302.54 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.94x = 302.54 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.94x = 30,018.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,018.02/201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.65

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