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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.27, 283.34 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.27, 283.34 and 163.81 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.27 : 283.34 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.27/283.34 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.27x = 283.34 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.27x = 46,413.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,413.93/205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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