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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 282.98 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 282.98 and 122.18 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 282.98 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/282.98 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 282.98 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 34,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,574.50/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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