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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 283.12 and 122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 283.12 and 122.26 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 283.12 = 122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/283.12 = 122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 283.12 × 122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 34,614.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,614.25/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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