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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.49, 306.29 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.49, 306.29 and 158.48 is: 237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.49 : 306.29 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.49/306.29 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.49x = 306.29 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.49x = 48,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,540.84/204.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.38

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