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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.97, 282.81 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.97, 282.81 and 122.08 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.97 : 282.81 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.97/282.81 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.97x = 282.81 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.97x = 34,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,525.44/204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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