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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 283.38 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 283.38 and 164.04 is: 226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 283.38 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/283.38 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 283.38 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 46,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,485.66/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.27

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