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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.51, 302.31 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.51, 302.31 and 155.39 is: 233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.51 : 302.31 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.51/302.31 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.51x = 302.31 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.51x = 46,974.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,974.44/201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.11

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