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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 308.33 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 308.33 and 157.07 is: 235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 308.33 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/308.33 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 308.33 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 48,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,428.61/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.06

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