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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.70, 306.09 and 155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.70, 306.09 and 155.10 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.70 : 306.09 = 155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.70/306.09 = 155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.70x = 306.09 × 155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.70x = 47,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,474.56/203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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