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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.98, 306.69 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.98, 306.69 and 158.98 is: 237.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.98 : 306.69 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.98/306.69 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.98x = 306.69 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.98x = 48,757.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,757.58/204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.87

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