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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.74, 300.60 and 155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.74, 300.60 and 155.63 is: 233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.74 : 300.60 = 155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.74/300.60 = 155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.74x = 300.60 × 155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.74x = 46,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,783.33/200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.05

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