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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.53, 301.97 and 155.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.53, 301.97 and 155.99 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.53 : 301.97 = 155.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.53/301.97 = 155.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.53x = 301.97 × 155.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.53x = 47,102.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,102.01/201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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