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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.51, 307.13 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.51, 307.13 and 158.39 is: 237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.51 : 307.13 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.51/307.13 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.51x = 307.13 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.51x = 48,643.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,643.99/204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.86

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