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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.98, 303.45 and 157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.98, 303.45 and 157.36 is: 235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.98 : 303.45 = 157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.98/303.45 = 157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.98x = 303.45 × 157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.98x = 47,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,750.75/202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.25

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