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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 307.91 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 307.91 and 159.58 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 307.91 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/307.91 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 307.91 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 49,134.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,134.74/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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