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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.03, 306.83 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.03, 306.83 and 159.09 is: 238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 306.83 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/306.83 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 306.83 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 48,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,811.26/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.07

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