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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 303.12 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 303.12 and 159.20 is: 238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 303.12 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/303.12 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 303.12 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 48,256.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,256.70/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.42

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