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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.70, 308.34 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.70, 308.34 and 157.50 is: 236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.70 : 308.34 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.70/308.34 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.70x = 308.34 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.70x = 48,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,563.55/205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.09

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