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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.78, 302.36 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.78, 302.36 and 158.34 is: 237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.78 : 302.36 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.78/302.36 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.78x = 302.36 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.78x = 47,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,875.68/201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.27

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