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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.41, 283.58 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.41, 283.58 and 158.68 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.41 : 283.58 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.41/283.58 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.41x = 283.58 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.41x = 44,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,998.98/205.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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