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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 284.97 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 284.97 and 159.77 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 284.97 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/284.97 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 284.97 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 45,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,528.23/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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