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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.20, 303.30 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.20, 303.30 and 154.14 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.20 : 303.30 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.20/303.30 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.20x = 303.30 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.20x = 46,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,750.66/202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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