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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 305.67 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 305.67 and 156.02 is: 233.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 305.67 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/305.67 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 305.67 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 47,690.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,690.63/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.48

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