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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.26, 307.46 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.26, 307.46 and 156.57 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.26 : 307.46 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.26/307.46 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.26x = 307.46 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.26x = 48,138.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,138.23/205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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