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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 307.72 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 307.72 and 159.47 is: 238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 307.72 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/307.72 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 307.72 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 49,071.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,071.03/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.98

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