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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.93, 286.04 and 165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.93, 286.04 and 165.89 is: 229.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.93 : 286.04 = 165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.93/286.04 = 165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.93x = 286.04 × 165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.93x = 47,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,450.16/206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.31

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