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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 300.93 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 300.93 and 154.74 is: 232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 300.93 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/300.93 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 300.93 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 46,565.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,565.91/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.30

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