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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.28, 283.57 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.28, 283.57 and 164.12 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.28 : 283.57 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.28/283.57 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.28x = 283.57 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.28x = 46,538.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,538.69/205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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