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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.07, 300.32 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.07, 300.32 and 154.96 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.07 : 300.32 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.07/300.32 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.07x = 300.32 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.07x = 46,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,537.22/200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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