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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.88, 282.76 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.88, 282.76 and 122 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.88 : 282.76 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.88/282.76 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.88x = 282.76 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.88x = 34,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,496.11/204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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