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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.02, 284.22 and 159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.02, 284.22 and 159.34 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.02 : 284.22 = 159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.02/284.22 = 159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.02x = 284.22 × 159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.02x = 45,287.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,287.61/206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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