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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.04, 302.80 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.04, 302.80 and 153.28 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.04 : 302.80 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.04/302.80 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.04x = 302.80 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.04x = 46,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,413.18/201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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