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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.51, 304.05 and 155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.51, 304.05 and 155.62 is: 233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.51 : 304.05 = 155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.51/304.05 = 155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.51x = 304.05 × 155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.51x = 47,316.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,316.26/202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.65

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