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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 308.82 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 308.82 and 154.44 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 308.82 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/308.82 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 308.82 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 47,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,694.16/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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