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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.80, 305.24 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.80, 305.24 and 158.01 is: 236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.80 : 305.24 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.80/305.24 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.80x = 305.24 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.80x = 48,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,230.97/203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.66

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