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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.39, 307.68 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.39, 307.68 and 159.58 is: 239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.39 : 307.68 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.39/307.68 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.39x = 307.68 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.39x = 49,099.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,099.57/205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.06

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