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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.42, 304.88 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.42, 304.88 and 157.42 is: 235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.42 : 304.88 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.42/304.88 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.42x = 304.88 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.42x = 47,994.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,994.21/203.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.94

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