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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.51, 302.33 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.51, 302.33 and 158.31 is: 237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.51 : 302.33 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.51/302.33 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.51x = 302.33 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.51x = 47,862.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,862.26/201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.52

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