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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.73, 304.95 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.73, 304.95 and 157.92 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.73 : 304.95 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.73/304.95 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.73x = 304.95 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.73x = 48,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,157.70/203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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