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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.55, 300.36 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.55, 300.36 and 154.56 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.55 : 300.36 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.55/300.36 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.55x = 300.36 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.55x = 46,423.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,423.64/200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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