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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 305.79 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 305.79 and 159.76 is: 239.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 305.79 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/305.79 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 305.79 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 48,853.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,853.01/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.27

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