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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.04, 299.62 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.04, 299.62 and 154.05 is: 230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.04 : 299.62 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.04/299.62 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.04x = 299.62 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.04x = 46,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,156.46/200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.74

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