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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 305.47 and 157.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 305.47 and 157.97 is: 236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 305.47 = 157.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/305.47 = 157.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 305.47 × 157.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 48,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,253.17/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.73

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