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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 301.62 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 301.62 and 155.22 is: 232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 301.62 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/301.62 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 301.62 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 46,816.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,816.91/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.59

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