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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 300.41 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 300.41 and 155.40 is: 231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 300.41 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/300.41 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 300.41 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 46,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,682.94/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.91

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