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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 301.34 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 301.34 and 155.58 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 301.34 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/301.34 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 301.34 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 46,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,882.48/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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