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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206, 284.44 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206, 284.44 and 162.56 is: 224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 284.44 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/284.44 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 284.44 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 46,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,238.57/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.46

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