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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.80, 303.89 and 98.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.80, 303.89 and 98.57 is: 147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.80 : 303.89 = 98.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.80/303.89 = 98.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.80x = 303.89 × 98.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.80x = 29,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,952.43/202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.69

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