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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 308.04 and 154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 308.04 and 154.06 is: 230.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 308.04 = 154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/308.04 = 154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 308.04 × 154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 47,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,456.64/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.96

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