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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.93, 302.55 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.93, 302.55 and 156.14 is: 233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.93 : 302.55 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.93/302.55 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.93x = 302.55 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.93x = 47,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,240.16/201.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.94

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