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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.42, 306.78 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.42, 306.78 and 158.88 is: 238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.42 : 306.78 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.42/306.78 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.42x = 306.78 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.42x = 48,741.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,741.21/204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.44

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