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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.49, 301.62 and 155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.49, 301.62 and 155.62 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.49 : 301.62 = 155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.49/301.62 = 155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.49x = 301.62 × 155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.49x = 46,939.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,939.07/201.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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