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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 300 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 300 and 154.69 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 300 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/300 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 300 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 46,407
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,407/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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