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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 307.50 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 307.50 and 154 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 307.50 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/307.50 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 307.50 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 47,355
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,355/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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