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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.90, 282.83 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.90, 282.83 and 122.01 is: 168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.90 : 282.83 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.90/282.83 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.90x = 282.83 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.90x = 34,507.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,507.48/204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.41

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