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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.78, 306.95 and 156.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.78, 306.95 and 156.59 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.78 : 306.95 = 156.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.78/306.95 = 156.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.78x = 306.95 × 156.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.78x = 48,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,062.98/204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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