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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.70, 305.39 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.70, 305.39 and 152.16 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.70 : 305.39 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.70/305.39 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.70x = 305.39 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.70x = 46,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467.38/203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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