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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.15, 307.27 and 159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.15, 307.27 and 159.14 is: 238.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.15 : 307.27 = 159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.15/307.27 = 159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.15x = 307.27 × 159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.15x = 48,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,898.95/205.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.36

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