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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 308.12 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 308.12 and 154.01 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 308.12 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/308.12 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 308.12 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 47,453.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,453.56/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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