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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.79, 302.12 and 158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.79, 302.12 and 158.05 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.79 : 302.12 = 158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.79/302.12 = 158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.79x = 302.12 × 158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.79x = 47,750.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,750.03/201.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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