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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 283.10 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 283.10 and 158.48 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 283.10 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/283.10 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 283.10 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 44,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,865.69/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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