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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 301.59 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 301.59 and 155.88 is: 233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 301.59 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/301.59 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 301.59 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 47,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,011.85/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.38

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