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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.61, 301.19 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.61, 301.19 and 157.41 is: 236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.61 : 301.19 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.61/301.19 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.61x = 301.19 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.61x = 47,409.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,409.53/200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.33

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