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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 301.14 and 155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 301.14 and 155.10 is: 232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 301.14 = 155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/301.14 = 155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 301.14 × 155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 46,706.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,706.81/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.51

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