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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 304.79 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 304.79 and 158.07 is: 237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 304.79 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/304.79 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 304.79 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 48,177.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,177.36/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.14

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