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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.98, 306.33 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.98, 306.33 and 158.38 is: 237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.98 : 306.33 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.98/306.33 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.98x = 306.33 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.98x = 48,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,516.55/203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.85

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