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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.65, 305.70 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.65, 305.70 and 158.20 is: 237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.65 : 305.70 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.65/305.70 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.65x = 305.70 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.65x = 48,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,361.74/203.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.47

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