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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.79, 304.28 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.79, 304.28 and 159.18 is: 238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.79 : 304.28 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.79/304.28 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.79x = 304.28 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.79x = 48,434.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,434.49/202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.85

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