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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.31, 307.74 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.31, 307.74 and 156.44 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.31 : 307.74 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.31/307.74 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.31x = 307.74 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.31x = 48,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,142.85/205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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