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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.73, 284.97 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.73, 284.97 and 162.38 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.73 : 284.97 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.73/284.97 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.73x = 284.97 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.73x = 46,272.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,272.00/206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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