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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.86, 282.81 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.86, 282.81 and 122 is: 168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.86 : 282.81 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.86/282.81 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.86x = 282.81 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.86x = 34,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,502.82/204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.42

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