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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 283.32 and 165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 283.32 and 165.83 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 283.32 = 165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/283.32 = 165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 283.32 × 165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 46,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,981.54/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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