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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.78, 306.71 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.78, 306.71 and 158.76 is: 237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.78 : 306.71 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.78/306.71 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.78x = 306.71 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.78x = 48,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,694.44/204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.79

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