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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 306.90 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 306.90 and 159.18 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 306.90 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/306.90 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 306.90 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 48,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,852.34/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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