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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 305.24 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 305.24 and 157.41 is: 236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 305.24 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/305.24 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 305.24 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 48,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,047.04/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.64

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