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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.99, 306.79 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.99, 306.79 and 159.43 is: 238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.99 : 306.79 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.99/306.79 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.99x = 306.79 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.99x = 48,911.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,911.37/204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.60

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