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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.70, 282.29 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.70, 282.29 and 158.00 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.70 : 282.29 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.70/282.29 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.70x = 282.29 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.70x = 44,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,599.62/204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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