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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 304.58 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 304.58 and 157.34 is: 235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 304.58 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/304.58 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 304.58 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 47,920.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,920.31/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.63

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