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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 307.98 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 307.98 and 154.22 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 307.98 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/307.98 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 307.98 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 47,495.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,495.14/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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