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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 307.20 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 307.20 and 157.28 is: 235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 307.20 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/307.20 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 307.20 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 48,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,316.42/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.60

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