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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 301.90 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 301.90 and 152.52 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 301.90 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/301.90 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 301.90 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 46,045.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,045.79/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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