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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.94, 284.31 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.94, 284.31 and 159.37 is: 220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.94 : 284.31 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.94/284.31 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.94x = 284.31 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.94x = 45,309.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,309.77/205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.01

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