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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.54, 284.88 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.54, 284.88 and 165.14 is: 227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.54 : 284.88 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.54/284.88 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.54x = 284.88 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.54x = 47,045.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,045.08/206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.78

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