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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.11, 305.86 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.11, 305.86 and 158.34 is: 237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.11 : 305.86 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.11/305.86 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.11x = 305.86 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.11x = 48,429.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,429.87/204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.27

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