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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 304.15 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 304.15 and 157.10 is: 235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 304.15 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/304.15 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 304.15 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 47,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,780.44/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.42

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