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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.75, 285.50 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.75, 285.50 and 158.00 is: 218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.75 : 285.50 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.75/285.50 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.75x = 285.50 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.75x = 45,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,106.78/206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.18

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