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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 307.92 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 307.92 and 159.72 is: 239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 307.92 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/307.92 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 307.92 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 49,180.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,180.98/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.53

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