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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 307.95 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 307.95 and 159.76 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 307.95 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/307.95 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 307.95 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 49,198.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,198.09/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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