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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.02, 279.54 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.02, 279.54 and 158.94 is: 218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.02 : 279.54 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.02/279.54 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.02x = 279.54 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.02x = 44,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,430.09/203.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.85

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