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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.43, 302.37 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.43, 302.37 and 149.95 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.43 : 302.37 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.43/302.37 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.43x = 302.37 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.43x = 45,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,340.38/201.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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