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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.17, 299.80 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.17, 299.80 and 154.15 is: 230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.17 : 299.80 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.17/299.80 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.17x = 299.80 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.17x = 46,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,215.30/200.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.88

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