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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.22, 304.75 and 159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.22, 304.75 and 159.97 is: 239.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.22 : 304.75 = 159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.22/304.75 = 159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.22x = 304.75 × 159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.22x = 48,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,750.86/203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.89

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