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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.37, 301.57 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.37, 301.57 and 155.34 is: 232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.37 : 301.57 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.37/301.57 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.37x = 301.57 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.37x = 46,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,845.88/201.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.64

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