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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.27, 307.65 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.27, 307.65 and 157.07 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.27 : 307.65 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.27/307.65 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.27x = 307.65 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.27x = 48,322.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,322.59/205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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