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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 307.42 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 307.42 and 154.24 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 307.42 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/307.42 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 307.42 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 47,415.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,415.31/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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