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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 304.90 and 157.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 304.90 and 157.72 is: 236.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 304.90 = 157.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/304.90 = 157.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 304.90 × 157.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 48,088.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,088.83/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.56

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