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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 301.02 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 301.02 and 158.12 is: 236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 301.02 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/301.02 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 301.02 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 47,597.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,597.28/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.80

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