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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.37, 303.10 and 158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.37, 303.10 and 158.99 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.37 : 303.10 = 158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.37/303.10 = 158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.37x = 303.10 × 158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.37x = 48,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,189.87/202.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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