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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205, 282.94 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205, 282.94 and 122.12 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 282.94 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/282.94 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 282.94 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 34,552.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,552.63/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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