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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.69, 305.68 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.69, 305.68 and 157.92 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.69 : 305.68 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.69/305.68 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.69x = 305.68 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.69x = 48,272.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,272.59/203.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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