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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 306.98 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 306.98 and 159 is: 238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 306.98 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/306.98 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 306.98 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 48,809.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,809.82/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.28

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