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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.98, 284.07 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.98, 284.07 and 159.28 is: 219.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 284.07 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/284.07 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 284.07 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 45,246.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,246.67/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.67

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