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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.19, 282.97 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.19, 282.97 and 158.68 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.19 : 282.97 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.19/282.97 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.19x = 282.97 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.19x = 44,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,901.68/205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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