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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 300.93 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 300.93 and 155.08 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 300.93 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/300.93 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 300.93 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 46,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,668.22/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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