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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.40, 301.98 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.40, 301.98 and 158.68 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.40 : 301.98 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.40/301.98 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.40x = 301.98 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.40x = 47,918.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,918.19/201.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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