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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.89, 282.47 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.89, 282.47 and 158.18 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.89 : 282.47 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.89/282.47 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.89x = 282.47 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.89x = 44,678.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,678.90/204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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