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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.31, 305.89 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.31, 305.89 and 159.18 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.31 : 305.89 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.31/305.89 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.31x = 305.89 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.31x = 48,692.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,692.32/204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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