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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.28, 283.20 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.28, 283.20 and 161.44 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.28 : 283.20 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.28/283.20 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.28x = 283.20 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.28x = 45,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,719.81/205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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