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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 285.03 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 285.03 and 159.75 is: 220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 285.03 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/285.03 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 285.03 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 45,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,533.54/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.54

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