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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 283.01 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 283.01 and 122.19 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 283.01 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/283.01 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 283.01 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 34,581.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,581.30/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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