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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.49, 300.99 and 154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.49, 300.99 and 154.87 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.49 : 300.99 = 154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.49/300.99 = 154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.49x = 300.99 × 154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.49x = 46,614.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,614.32/200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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