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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.96, 306.20 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.96, 306.20 and 158.60 is: 238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.96 : 306.20 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.96/306.20 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.96x = 306.20 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.96x = 48,562.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,562.19/203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.10

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