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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.94, 282.79 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.94, 282.79 and 122.07 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.94 : 282.79 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.94/282.79 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.94x = 282.79 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.94x = 34,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,520.18/204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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