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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.46, 308.44 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.46, 308.44 and 159.74 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.46 : 308.44 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.46/308.44 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.46x = 308.44 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.46x = 49,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,270.21/205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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