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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 303.73 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 303.73 and 156.12 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 303.73 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/303.73 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 303.73 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 47,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,417.68/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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