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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.38, 283.70 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.38, 283.70 and 164.22 is: 226.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.38 : 283.70 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.38/283.70 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.38x = 283.70 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.38x = 46,586.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,586.97/205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.84

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