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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 305.85 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 305.85 and 158.58 is: 237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 305.85 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/305.85 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 305.85 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 48,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,501.69/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.94

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