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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 305.71 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 305.71 and 155.93 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 305.71 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/305.71 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 305.71 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 47,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,667.44/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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