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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.63, 306.37 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.63, 306.37 and 156.39 is: 234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.63 : 306.37 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.63/306.37 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.63x = 306.37 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.63x = 47,913.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,913.20/204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.15

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