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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 307.44 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 307.44 and 159.20 is: 238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 307.44 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/307.44 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 307.44 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 48,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,944.45/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.85

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