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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.80, 301.86 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.80, 301.86 and 155.60 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.80 : 301.86 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.80/301.86 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.80x = 301.86 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.80x = 46,969.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,969.42/201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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