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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 304.28 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 304.28 and 157.76 is: 236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 304.28 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/304.28 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 304.28 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 48,003.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,003.21/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.14

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