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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.38, 302.40 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.38, 302.40 and 152.64 is: 229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.38 : 302.40 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.38/302.40 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.38x = 302.40 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.38x = 46,158.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,158.34/201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.21

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