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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.90, 304.33 and 157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.90, 304.33 and 157.26 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.90 : 304.33 = 157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.90/304.33 = 157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.90x = 304.33 × 157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.90x = 47,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,858.94/202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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