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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 307.50 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 307.50 and 157 is: 234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 307.50 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/307.50 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 307.50 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 48,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,277.50/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.95

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