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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.94, 306.27 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.94, 306.27 and 155.70 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.94 : 306.27 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.94/306.27 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.94x = 306.27 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.94x = 47,686.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,686.24/203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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