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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.26, 282.99 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.26, 282.99 and 158.69 is: 218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.26 : 282.99 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.26/282.99 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.26x = 282.99 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.26x = 44,906.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,906.27/205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.78

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