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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.59, 308.30 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.59, 308.30 and 159.99 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.59 : 308.30 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.59/308.30 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.59x = 308.30 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.59x = 49,324.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,324.12/205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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