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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.22, 307.43 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.22, 307.43 and 153.92 is: 230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.22 : 307.43 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.22/307.43 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.22x = 307.43 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.22x = 47,320.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,320.20/205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.58

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