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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 284.98 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 284.98 and 159.80 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 284.98 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/284.98 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 284.98 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 45,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,539.80/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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