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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 301.35 and 155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 301.35 and 155.10 is: 232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 301.35 = 155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/301.35 = 155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 301.35 × 155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 46,739.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,739.39/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.88

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