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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 281.75 and 159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 281.75 and 159.95 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 281.75 = 159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/281.75 = 159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 281.75 × 159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 45,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,063.70/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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