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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.91, 285.28 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.91, 285.28 and 165.40 is: 228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.91 : 285.28 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.91/285.28 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.91x = 285.28 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.91x = 47,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,184.19/206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.04

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