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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.17, 283.46 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.17, 283.46 and 158.73 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.17 : 283.46 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.17/283.46 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.17x = 283.46 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.17x = 44,992.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,992.81/205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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