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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 200.45 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 200.45 and 154.40 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 200.45 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/200.45 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 200.45 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 30,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,949.48/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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