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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.88, 283.92 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.88, 283.92 and 162.32 is: 223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 283.92 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/283.92 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 283.92 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 46,085.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,085.89/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.85

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