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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 283.33 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 283.33 and 158.76 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 283.33 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/283.33 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 283.33 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 44,981.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,981.67/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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