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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.65, 307.20 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.65, 307.20 and 159.20 is: 238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.65 : 307.20 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.65/307.20 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.65x = 307.20 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.65x = 48,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,906.24/204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.98

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