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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.75, 307.91 and 154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.75, 307.91 and 154.27 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.75 : 307.91 = 154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.75/307.91 = 154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.75x = 307.91 × 154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.75x = 47,502.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,502.05/205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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