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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.96, 307.90 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.96, 307.90 and 159.40 is: 239.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.96 : 307.90 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.96/307.90 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.96x = 307.90 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.96x = 49,079.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,079.84/204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.46

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