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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 302.64 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 302.64 and 156.10 is: 234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 302.64 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/302.64 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 302.64 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 47,242.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,242.10/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.01

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