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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.42, 304.63 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.42, 304.63 and 157.39 is: 235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.42 : 304.63 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.42/304.63 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.42x = 304.63 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.42x = 47,944.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,944.56/203.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.69

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