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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 303.02 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 303.02 and 97.88 is: 146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 303.02 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/303.02 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 303.02 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 29,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,659.60/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.86

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