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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 282.98 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 282.98 and 161.02 is: 222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 282.98 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/282.98 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 282.98 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 45,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,565.44/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.15

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