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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.86, 300.75 and 155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.86, 300.75 and 155.23 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.86 : 300.75 = 155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.86/300.75 = 155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.86x = 300.75 × 155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.86x = 46,685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,685.42/200.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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