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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 283.02 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 283.02 and 122.20 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 283.02 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/283.02 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 283.02 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 34,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,585.04/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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