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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.81, 299.96 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.81, 299.96 and 154.18 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.81 : 299.96 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.81/299.96 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.81x = 299.96 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.81x = 46,247.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,247.06/199.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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