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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.41, 306.30 and 158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.41, 306.30 and 158.54 is: 237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.41 : 306.30 = 158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.41/306.30 = 158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.41x = 306.30 × 158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.41x = 48,559.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,559.27/204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.56

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