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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.38, 307.56 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.38, 307.56 and 159.80 is: 239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.38 : 307.56 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.38/307.56 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.38x = 307.56 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.38x = 49,148.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,148.09/205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.30

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