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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 306.60 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.36, 306.60 and 158.64 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.36 : 306.60 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.36/306.60 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.36x = 306.60 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.36x = 48,639.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,639.02/204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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