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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.26, 283.59 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.26, 283.59 and 164.22 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.26 : 283.59 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.26/283.59 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.26x = 283.59 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.26x = 46,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,571.15/205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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