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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 302.10 and 155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 302.10 and 155.86 is: 234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 302.10 = 155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/302.10 = 155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 302.10 × 155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 47,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,085.31/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.00

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