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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.40, 282.14 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.40, 282.14 and 163.14 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.40 : 282.14 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.40/282.14 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.40x = 282.14 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.40x = 46,028.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,028.32/204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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