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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 282.84 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 282.84 and 158.64 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 282.84 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/282.84 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 282.84 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 44,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,869.74/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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