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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 305.57 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 305.57 and 157.95 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 305.57 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/305.57 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 305.57 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 48,265.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,265.18/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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