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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.39, 302.09 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.39, 302.09 and 155.81 is: 233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.39 : 302.09 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.39/302.09 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.39x = 302.09 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.39x = 47,066.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,066.35/201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.71

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