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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 305.03 and 158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 305.03 and 158.26 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 305.03 = 158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/305.03 = 158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 305.03 × 158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 48,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,274.05/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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