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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.13, 283.35 and 163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.13, 283.35 and 163.97 is: 226.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.13 : 283.35 = 163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.13/283.35 = 163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.13x = 283.35 × 163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.13x = 46,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,459.07/205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.49

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