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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 300.74 and 155.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 300.74 and 155.00 is: 232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 300.74 = 155.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/300.74 = 155.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 300.74 × 155.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 46,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,612.42/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.65

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