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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.99, 282.90 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.99, 282.90 and 122.07 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.99 : 282.90 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.99/282.90 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.99x = 282.90 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.99x = 34,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,533.60/204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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