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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 301 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 301 and 154.86 is: 232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 301 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/301 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 301 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 46,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,612.86/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.51

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