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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 305.63 and 155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 305.63 and 155.89 is: 233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 305.63 = 155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/305.63 = 155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 305.63 × 155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 47,643.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,643.88/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.40

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