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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 302.54 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 302.54 and 153.77 is: 230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 302.54 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/302.54 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 302.54 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 46,519.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,519.29/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.80

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