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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.25, 283.87 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.25, 283.87 and 164.67 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.25 : 283.87 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.25/283.87 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.25x = 283.87 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.25x = 46,742.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,742.63/206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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