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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.91, 301.41 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.91, 301.41 and 155.82 is: 233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.91 : 301.41 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.91/301.41 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.91x = 301.41 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.91x = 46,965.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,965.71/200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.76

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