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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.07, 282.99 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.07, 282.99 and 122.18 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.07 : 282.99 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.07/282.99 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.07x = 282.99 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.07x = 34,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,575.72/205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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