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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.13, 304.72 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.13, 304.72 and 152.42 is: 228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.13 : 304.72 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.13/304.72 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.13x = 304.72 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.13x = 46,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,443.52/203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.64

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