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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.60, 299.67 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.60, 299.67 and 154.24 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.60 : 299.67 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.60/299.67 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.60x = 299.67 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.60x = 46,221.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,221.10/199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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