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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.87, 302.35 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.87, 302.35 and 158.49 is: 237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.87 : 302.35 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.87/302.35 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.87x = 302.35 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.87x = 47,919.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,919.45/201.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.38

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