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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.25, 284.78 and 158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.25, 284.78 and 158.91 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.25 : 284.78 = 158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.25/284.78 = 158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.25x = 284.78 × 158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.25x = 45,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,253.60/206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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