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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.43, 302.30 and 155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.43, 302.30 and 155.67 is: 233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.43 : 302.30 = 155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.43/302.30 = 155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.43x = 302.30 × 155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.43x = 47,057.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,057.71/201.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.62

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