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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.79, 283.68 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.79, 283.68 and 156.58 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.79 : 283.68 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.79/283.68 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.79x = 283.68 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.79x = 44,418.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,418.35/205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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