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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.09, 308.67 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.09, 308.67 and 154 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.09 : 308.67 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.09/308.67 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.09x = 308.67 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.09x = 47,534.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,534.80/205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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