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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.46, 283.65 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.46, 283.65 and 158.73 is: 219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.46 : 283.65 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.46/283.65 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.46x = 283.65 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.46x = 45,023.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,023.76/205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.14

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