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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.65, 299.15 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.65, 299.15 and 154.11 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.65 : 299.15 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.65/299.15 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.65x = 299.15 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.65x = 46,101.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,101.27/199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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