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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.94, 307.98 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.94, 307.98 and 154.61 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.94 : 307.98 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.94/307.98 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.94x = 307.98 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.94x = 47,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,617.56/205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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