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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.65, 303.91 and 159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.65, 303.91 and 159.41 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.65 : 303.91 = 159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.65/303.91 = 159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.65x = 303.91 × 159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.65x = 48,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,444.18/202.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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