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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.83, 304.65 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.83, 304.65 and 157.28 is: 236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.83 : 304.65 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.83/304.65 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.83x = 304.65 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.83x = 47,915.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,915.35/202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.23

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