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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.67, 305.25 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.67, 305.25 and 158.19 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.67 : 305.25 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.67/305.25 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.67x = 305.25 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.67x = 48,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,287.50/203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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