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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 283.83 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 283.83 and 162.15 is: 223.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 283.83 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/283.83 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 283.83 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 46,023.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,023.03/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.53

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