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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.82, 299.55 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.82, 299.55 and 154.10 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.82 : 299.55 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.82/299.55 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.82x = 299.55 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.82x = 46,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,160.66/199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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