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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.89, 307.13 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.89, 307.13 and 159.44 is: 238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.89 : 307.13 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.89/307.13 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.89x = 307.13 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.89x = 48,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,966.47/204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.99

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