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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.91, 308.34 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.91, 308.34 and 154.88 is: 231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.91 : 308.34 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.91/308.34 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.91x = 308.34 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.91x = 47,755.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,755.31/205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.92

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