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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 309.11 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 309.11 and 154.69 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 309.11 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/309.11 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 309.11 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 47,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,813.91/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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