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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 307.56 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 307.56 and 159.48 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 307.56 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/307.56 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 307.56 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 49,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,049.67/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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