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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.83, 302.94 and 156.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.83, 302.94 and 156.71 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.83 : 302.94 = 156.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.83/302.94 = 156.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.83x = 302.94 × 156.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.83x = 47,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,474.48/201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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