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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.09, 283.20 and 163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.09, 283.20 and 163.82 is: 226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.09 : 283.20 = 163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.09/283.20 = 163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.09x = 283.20 × 163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.09x = 46,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,393.92/205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.22

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