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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 301.29 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 301.29 and 155.50 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 301.29 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/301.29 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 301.29 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 46,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,850.60/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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