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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 282.75 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 282.75 and 122.01 is: 168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 282.75 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/282.75 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 282.75 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 34,498.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,498.33/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.35

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