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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 300.33 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 300.33 and 154.44 is: 231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 300.33 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/300.33 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 300.33 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 46,382.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,382.97/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.73

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