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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.79, 284.15 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.79, 284.15 and 162.32 is: 224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.79 : 284.15 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.79/284.15 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.79x = 284.15 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.79x = 46,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,122.52/205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.13

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