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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.83, 304.02 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.83, 304.02 and 157.04 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.83 : 304.02 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.83/304.02 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.83x = 304.02 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.83x = 47,742.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,742.26/202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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