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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.90, 302.52 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.90, 302.52 and 158.38 is: 237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.90 : 302.52 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.90/302.52 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.90x = 302.52 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.90x = 47,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,913.12/201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.31

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