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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.56, 299.70 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.56, 299.70 and 154.02 is: 231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.56 : 299.70 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.56/299.70 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.56x = 299.70 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.56x = 46,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,159.79/199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.31

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