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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.98, 282.89 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.98, 282.89 and 122.11 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.98 : 282.89 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.98/282.89 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.98x = 282.89 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.98x = 34,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,543.30/204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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