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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 307.88 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 307.88 and 157.08 is: 235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 307.88 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/307.88 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 307.88 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 48,361.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,361.79/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.54

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