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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.41, 304.16 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.41, 304.16 and 154.89 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 304.16 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/304.16 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 304.16 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 47,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,110.57/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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