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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.37, 301.73 and 155.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.37, 301.73 and 155.83 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.37 : 301.73 = 155.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.37/301.73 = 155.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.37x = 301.73 × 155.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.37x = 47,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,017.08/201.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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