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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.88, 305.44 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.88, 305.44 and 158.08 is: 236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.88 : 305.44 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.88/305.44 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.88x = 305.44 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.88x = 48,283.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,283.96/203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.83

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