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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.09, 302.22 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.09, 302.22 and 155.81 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.09 : 302.22 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.09/302.22 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.09x = 302.22 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.09x = 47,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,087.39/202.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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