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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 282.59 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 282.59 and 157.96 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 282.59 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/282.59 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 282.59 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 44,638.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,638.07/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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