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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 301.56 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 301.56 and 155.56 is: 233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 301.56 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/301.56 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 301.56 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 46,910.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,910.67/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.17

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