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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.38, 299.23 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.38, 299.23 and 154.13 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.38 : 299.23 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.38/299.23 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.38x = 299.23 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.38x = 46,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,118.44/199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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