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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 284.10 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 284.10 and 162.20 is: 223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 284.10 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/284.10 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 284.10 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 46,081.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,081.02/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.96

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