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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 302.33 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 302.33 and 153.09 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 302.33 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/302.33 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 302.33 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 46,282.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,282.93/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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