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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.38, 284.81 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.38, 284.81 and 162.18 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.38 : 284.81 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.38/284.81 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.38x = 284.81 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.38x = 46,188.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,188.25/206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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