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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 299.54 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 299.54 and 154.74 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 299.54 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/299.54 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 299.54 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 46,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,350.82/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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