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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 302.10 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 302.10 and 153.48 is: 229.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 302.10 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/302.10 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 302.10 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 46,366.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,366.31/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.58

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