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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.96, 285.35 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.96, 285.35 and 162.62 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.96 : 285.35 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.96/285.35 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.96x = 285.35 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.96x = 46,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,403.62/206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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