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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 307.53 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 307.53 and 156.87 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 307.53 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/307.53 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 307.53 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 48,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,242.23/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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