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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.95, 282.84 and 122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.95, 282.84 and 122.06 is: 168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.95 : 282.84 = 122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.95/282.84 = 122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.95x = 282.84 × 122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.95x = 34,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,524.62/204.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.45

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