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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.69, 304.65 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.69, 304.65 and 154.09 is: 231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.69 : 304.65 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.69/304.65 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.69x = 304.65 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.69x = 46,943.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,943.52/202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.60

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