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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.81, 308.85 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.81, 308.85 and 158.02 is: 237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.81 : 308.85 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.81/308.85 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.81x = 308.85 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.81x = 48,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,804.48/205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.13

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