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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 301.70 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 301.70 and 155.68 is: 233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 301.70 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/301.70 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 301.70 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 46,968.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,968.66/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.12

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