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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.27, 283.09 and 163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.27, 283.09 and 163.51 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.27 : 283.09 = 163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.27/283.09 = 163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.27x = 283.09 × 163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.27x = 46,288.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,288.05/205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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