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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 284.14 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 284.14 and 159.24 is: 219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 284.14 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/284.14 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 284.14 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 45,246.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,246.45/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.98

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