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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.90, 282.75 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.90, 282.75 and 121.99 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.90 : 282.75 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.90/282.75 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.90x = 282.75 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.90x = 34,492.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,492.67/204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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