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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.71, 305.17 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.71, 305.17 and 157.83 is: 236.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.71 : 305.17 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.71/305.17 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.71x = 305.17 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.71x = 48,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,164.98/203.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.44

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