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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 306.75 and 159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 306.75 and 159.19 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 306.75 = 159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/306.75 = 159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 306.75 × 159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 48,831.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,831.53/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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