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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.46, 306.86 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.46, 306.86 and 158.90 is: 238.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.46 : 306.86 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.46/306.86 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.46x = 306.86 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.46x = 48,760.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,760.36/204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.48

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