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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.09, 282.90 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.09, 282.90 and 122.20 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.09 : 282.90 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.09/282.90 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.09x = 282.90 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.09x = 34,570.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,570.38/205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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